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Double
Trouble
Freshmen Emily Adams and Alicia Robinson bring their life-long friendship to the Women of Troy / 20
Student newspaper of the University of Southern California
WEDNESDAY
September 19, 2001
Qf interest...
Editorial Columnist Minal Hasan examines the American economy’s downfall / 4
News Digest 2 Roundup 3
Opinions 4 Lifestyle 7
The Buzz 7 Classifieds 16
Crossword 17 Sports 20
vol. CXLIV. no. 15 www daifytrojan.com
Senate
meeting
draws
crowd
Government: An estimated 350 students visit information session Tuesday
By LORI STUENKEL
Student Senate Writer
An estimated crowd of more than 350 students crowded into Topping Student Center Tuesday evening to learn more about getting involved in Student Senate and Program Board activities.
Representatives from both groups answered questions from students looking to participate, and offered sign-ups for different programs run by the organizations.
"I thought the turnout was great. I’m really excited about the coming year," said Shazia Ali, director of elections and recruitment. “We had anywhere from 150 to 200 students here at any given time. It was a great team effort.”
Ali and Program Board Executive Director Kyle Cologne organized the event, which lasted an hour.
“Students had a chance to come meet the directors, to find out what both (Senate and Program Board) are about," Cologne said. “This is a great place for students to start getting involved on campus.”
YiShaun Chen, Senate’s chief of staff, wanted students to take advantage of Senate as an opportunity to improve their experience at USC.
“Student Senate is an organization where you can see change happening,” she satd. “Plus, you can make your own time commitment...you can come up with your own events and present them to the committee.”
Chen also wanted students to be aware that they can participate in both Senate and Program Board if they want to and do not have to be
I see Senate, page 12 I
Media under scrutiny
Reaction: Some criticize
Economy faltering despite interest cuts
Nuts and Bolts
On the first day of trading after last week’s attacks, the Dow Jones had its worst one-day point-lost in history.
Money: Markets finally open after attacks and plummet, some stabilization Tuesday
By LINDSAY MERKLE
Contributing Writer
When United States trading resumed this week for the first time since last Tuesday’s terrorist attacks, stocks plunged to their lowest levels in three years and the Dow Jones industrial average suffered its worst point-loss in history.
Traders hesitantly marched back to Wall Street Monday with somber
faces and American flags in hand. Brokers said that sellers came from all directions, a clear sign investors remain on edge in the wake of the disaster that toppled the World Trade Center.
In order to bolster the confidence, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates half a percentage point on Monday — the eighth cut this year.
The cut was widely expected, as the central bank seeks to keep funds flowing through the U.S. economy and bolster consumer confidence.
“Predicting where the stock market will go is tricky business even in the best of time," said Timur Kuran, a
USC economics professor. “My own expectation is that we will see wild fluctuations for the foreseeable future. The war against terrorism has already destabilized the Middle East and Central Asia. If a regime or two falls, the major stock indices will all head down."
The U.S. already showed visible signs of recession before the attacks.
The economy will continue to suffer as industries falter in the wake of last Tuesday’s attacks, said international relations and economics professor B. Peter Rosendorff.
“Our economy has been slowing I see Money, page 13
"Predicting where the stock market will go is trick} business even in the best of , tunes.
♦
TIMUR
KURAN
USC economics professor
coverage as repetitive while Annenberg analysts say TV must get the facts right
By RAND GOLDIE
Staff Writer
Rebecca Pang I Daily Troian
The horror. At the Annenberg School for Communication, students watch the unfolding drama of last week's attacks shortly after coverage began. The big-screen television has been on continuously since last Tuesday.
The media has always played a pivotal role in influencing public views. Never has this been as clear as in the coverage of the SepL 11 terrorist attacks.,
Students have relied heavily on news outlets to shape their views of the current crisis and many say they are dissatisfied with the coverage.
Brianne Jackson, a senior majoring in environmental studies, said she is disappointed in the repetitive television coverage so far. Footage of the planes crashing in to the Towers; and rescue workers crawling through the wreckage have seemed to be on continual loop.
“I'm tired of hearing about it. 1 want some proactive response," she said.
Bradley Voytek, a senior majoring in psychology, and Patrick Lister, a . senior majoring in biomedical engineering, were also unhappy with the coverage so far.
i see Media, page 14
USC chooses new Traveler rider
Milestone: Brent Dahlgren first undergrad to hold job
By GARY BAUM
Contributing Writer
Next fall, Brent Dahlgren, a freshman majoring in business, is poised to become the official rider of Traveler, the white horse that has appeared at home football games for the past 40 years.
Dahlgren is the first undergraduate in USC’s history to take the reins of the university’s famous mascot So how has he set himself up to become the liv-
ing embodiment of Tommy Trojan?
Well, it all began 16 years ago in Tujunga, an area 20 miles north of USC. Then a toddler, Brent and his younger brother Blake were being driven home from day care by their mother, Sandy, when she spotted a man with a horse, which looked to be engaging in circus-riding. Intrigued, she approached the man, who waved the family into his outdoor arena. Sdon, both brothers were sitting atop a horse, laughing and smiling as their mother looked on.
“I’ve been hooked ever since.” Dahlgren said.
Dahlgren began to train as a horse-
back gymnast — or vaulter — at stables around the San Fernando Valley. By the summer of 2000, he was traveling throughout Europe and competing at the World Vaulting Championships in Mannheim, Germany.
His team took eighth place in the international competition. Dahlgren is rated among the top three male vaulters in America.
Last year. Don Ludwig, director of Recreational Sports at USC. began a search for Traveler's next rider. After searching the campus, including the school's equestrian and polo teams to no avail, Ludwig contacted I see Traveler, page 3 I
Giddy up. Brent Dahlgren will become the first-ever undergraduate to ride Traveler, USC’s famous mascot, at football games.

Double
Trouble
Freshmen Emily Adams and Alicia Robinson bring their life-long friendship to the Women of Troy / 20
Student newspaper of the University of Southern California
WEDNESDAY
September 19, 2001
Qf interest...
Editorial Columnist Minal Hasan examines the American economy’s downfall / 4
News Digest 2 Roundup 3
Opinions 4 Lifestyle 7
The Buzz 7 Classifieds 16
Crossword 17 Sports 20
vol. CXLIV. no. 15 www daifytrojan.com
Senate
meeting
draws
crowd
Government: An estimated 350 students visit information session Tuesday
By LORI STUENKEL
Student Senate Writer
An estimated crowd of more than 350 students crowded into Topping Student Center Tuesday evening to learn more about getting involved in Student Senate and Program Board activities.
Representatives from both groups answered questions from students looking to participate, and offered sign-ups for different programs run by the organizations.
"I thought the turnout was great. I’m really excited about the coming year," said Shazia Ali, director of elections and recruitment. “We had anywhere from 150 to 200 students here at any given time. It was a great team effort.”
Ali and Program Board Executive Director Kyle Cologne organized the event, which lasted an hour.
“Students had a chance to come meet the directors, to find out what both (Senate and Program Board) are about," Cologne said. “This is a great place for students to start getting involved on campus.”
YiShaun Chen, Senate’s chief of staff, wanted students to take advantage of Senate as an opportunity to improve their experience at USC.
“Student Senate is an organization where you can see change happening,” she satd. “Plus, you can make your own time commitment...you can come up with your own events and present them to the committee.”
Chen also wanted students to be aware that they can participate in both Senate and Program Board if they want to and do not have to be
I see Senate, page 12 I
Media under scrutiny
Reaction: Some criticize
Economy faltering despite interest cuts
Nuts and Bolts
On the first day of trading after last week’s attacks, the Dow Jones had its worst one-day point-lost in history.
Money: Markets finally open after attacks and plummet, some stabilization Tuesday
By LINDSAY MERKLE
Contributing Writer
When United States trading resumed this week for the first time since last Tuesday’s terrorist attacks, stocks plunged to their lowest levels in three years and the Dow Jones industrial average suffered its worst point-loss in history.
Traders hesitantly marched back to Wall Street Monday with somber
faces and American flags in hand. Brokers said that sellers came from all directions, a clear sign investors remain on edge in the wake of the disaster that toppled the World Trade Center.
In order to bolster the confidence, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates half a percentage point on Monday — the eighth cut this year.
The cut was widely expected, as the central bank seeks to keep funds flowing through the U.S. economy and bolster consumer confidence.
“Predicting where the stock market will go is tricky business even in the best of time," said Timur Kuran, a
USC economics professor. “My own expectation is that we will see wild fluctuations for the foreseeable future. The war against terrorism has already destabilized the Middle East and Central Asia. If a regime or two falls, the major stock indices will all head down."
The U.S. already showed visible signs of recession before the attacks.
The economy will continue to suffer as industries falter in the wake of last Tuesday’s attacks, said international relations and economics professor B. Peter Rosendorff.
“Our economy has been slowing I see Money, page 13
"Predicting where the stock market will go is trick} business even in the best of , tunes.
♦
TIMUR
KURAN
USC economics professor
coverage as repetitive while Annenberg analysts say TV must get the facts right
By RAND GOLDIE
Staff Writer
Rebecca Pang I Daily Troian
The horror. At the Annenberg School for Communication, students watch the unfolding drama of last week's attacks shortly after coverage began. The big-screen television has been on continuously since last Tuesday.
The media has always played a pivotal role in influencing public views. Never has this been as clear as in the coverage of the SepL 11 terrorist attacks.,
Students have relied heavily on news outlets to shape their views of the current crisis and many say they are dissatisfied with the coverage.
Brianne Jackson, a senior majoring in environmental studies, said she is disappointed in the repetitive television coverage so far. Footage of the planes crashing in to the Towers; and rescue workers crawling through the wreckage have seemed to be on continual loop.
“I'm tired of hearing about it. 1 want some proactive response," she said.
Bradley Voytek, a senior majoring in psychology, and Patrick Lister, a . senior majoring in biomedical engineering, were also unhappy with the coverage so far.
i see Media, page 14
USC chooses new Traveler rider
Milestone: Brent Dahlgren first undergrad to hold job
By GARY BAUM
Contributing Writer
Next fall, Brent Dahlgren, a freshman majoring in business, is poised to become the official rider of Traveler, the white horse that has appeared at home football games for the past 40 years.
Dahlgren is the first undergraduate in USC’s history to take the reins of the university’s famous mascot So how has he set himself up to become the liv-
ing embodiment of Tommy Trojan?
Well, it all began 16 years ago in Tujunga, an area 20 miles north of USC. Then a toddler, Brent and his younger brother Blake were being driven home from day care by their mother, Sandy, when she spotted a man with a horse, which looked to be engaging in circus-riding. Intrigued, she approached the man, who waved the family into his outdoor arena. Sdon, both brothers were sitting atop a horse, laughing and smiling as their mother looked on.
“I’ve been hooked ever since.” Dahlgren said.
Dahlgren began to train as a horse-
back gymnast — or vaulter — at stables around the San Fernando Valley. By the summer of 2000, he was traveling throughout Europe and competing at the World Vaulting Championships in Mannheim, Germany.
His team took eighth place in the international competition. Dahlgren is rated among the top three male vaulters in America.
Last year. Don Ludwig, director of Recreational Sports at USC. began a search for Traveler's next rider. After searching the campus, including the school's equestrian and polo teams to no avail, Ludwig contacted I see Traveler, page 3 I
Giddy up. Brent Dahlgren will become the first-ever undergraduate to ride Traveler, USC’s famous mascot, at football games.